Does an SBA disaster relief loan count as “public charge”

[VietJandD 2]

Hi,

 

I have a small business and I’m considering applying for an SBA disaster relief loan because of forced shutdowns in my area. I can’t work because my business is considered non-essential during the coronavirus pandemic. 

 

I’m worried that an SBA loan could be seen as part of the new public charge rule. Could receiving a loan like this cause problems with immigration?

 

Thank you, 

John

[JeanneAdil 6,514]

if this money that we are all to get counted as a pubic charge,  we all would fall under that catergory 

so,  no,  this is a stimulus bill to help USA get back on its feet during and following a series crisis

[VietJandD 2]

Thanks for your reply. 
 

Just to be clear, I’m referring to a Small Business Administration Loan for businesses that suffer economic injury during this time.

 

I understand that almost everyone will get a stimulus check, but the SBA Loan is for businesses and are  something that has to be applied for. That makes me wonder if it might be looked upon as being a negative when we go to our interview because we had to apply for help from the government. 
 

 

[payxibka 10,045]

41 minutes ago, VietJandD said:

Thanks for your reply. 
 

Just to be clear, I’m referring to a Small Business Administration Loan for businesses that suffer economic injury during this time.

 

I understand that almost everyone will get a stimulus check, but the SBA Loan is for businesses and are  something that has to be applied for. That makes me wonder if it might be looked upon as being a negative when we go to our interview because we had to apply for help from the government. 
 

 

How will they know?

[Greenbaum 12,259]

55 minutes ago, VietJandD said:

Thanks for your reply. 
 

Just to be clear, I’m referring to a Small Business Administration Loan for businesses that suffer economic injury during this time.

 

I understand that almost everyone will get a stimulus check, but the SBA Loan is for businesses and are  something that has to be applied for. That makes me wonder if it might be looked upon as being a negative when we go to our interview because we had to apply for help from the government. 
 

 

To make it clear if it will affect your visa processing in anyway the answer is NO. 

[VietJandD 2]

That’s good to hear. Thank you all for your quick replies. 😀

[Bill Hamze 89]

Thank you for posting this question and to those who replied. 

 

I had the same question and was going to post it, but this answers my question.

[VietJandD 2]

7 hours ago, Bill Hamze said:

Thank you for posting this question and to those who replied. 

 

I had the same question and was going to post it, but this answers my question.

 Yes, I was worried because the business loan is different than the stimulus checks that most people will receive. Good luck!